Sasha
Gender: F
Origin of Sasha: Russian, diminutive of Greek Alexander
Meaning of Sasha: "defending warrior"
Sasha's Popularity in 2011: #374
Sasha, largely male in Russia--and also spelled Sascha and Sacha--is an energetic name that has really taken off for girls here, chosen by Jerry Seinfeld and other celebs. The Barack Obamas use it as the nickname for their younger daughter, whose proper name is Natasha. But in line with a trend toward softer-sounding boys' names like Asher and Joshua and thanks to Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen, Sasha still has life as a boys' name too.
Another notable female bearer is 2006 Olympic silver medalist skater Sasha Cohen.
Sasha
Gender: M
Origin of Sasha: Russian, diminutive of Alexander
Meaning of Sasha: "defending warrior"
Sasha -- a Russian nickname name -- is being used increasingly on its own, though somewhat more for girls -- chosen for its energy and ethnic flair. This year, Sasha rose more 101 spots to #261.
Dacha, Sash, Sashka, Sashok, Sausha
Sasha's International Variations
